Norada Nights

Every college has their own traditions, folklore, townspeople, and hot spots that make it

unique from others. My hometown of Findlay has George House Coffee and Tea, a

small-business coffee shop just across the street from the University of Findlay that

attracts many Oiler customers and local high school students.

While in high school, I remember going on a tour to Miami University and I asked the

student tour guide where the best place to eat was. She suggested Bagel and Deli Shop,

a small, local sandwich shop that sold sandwiches on bagel buns. Needless to say, I did

not end up going to Miami University and missed out on the awesome sandwiches. Every

once in a while I’ll have a moment when I wish I lived in Oxford just to eat the sandwiches,

but other priorities outweighed the perks of Bagel and Deli and Miami University. I am

continuously happy with my home at Ohio Northern University, not to mention the

occasional chips and salsa snack at El Campo.

Food isn’t the only way a college town can be unique. About two miles from Ohio

Northern University’s campus lies Norada Lanes. This past Friday night was the

first time I had ever stopped in there and at ten o’clock, the place was hopping. If

you are traveling south on State Route 235 to get to Ohio Northern University, you

have to pass Norada Lanes before you arrive in town. I pass the bowling alley every

time I come to Northern and finally made the point of going there with a few friends.

Norada is an eight-lane bowling alley complete with your typical bowling alley fare,

a jukebox, some tunes, a pool table, and some arcade games. Spending Friday night

exploring a local hangout is something I will definitely make a point to do again. Norada

was pretty inexpensive as well and cost me less than ten dollars for a few hours of fun.

There should be an unofficial list that every student who attends Ohio Northern University

should do by the time they graduate. One of these tasks should be spending a night at Norada Lanes.